Review list

Nose: peaches and cream. Roasted walnuts. Spring flowers. Fins Bois and Champagne characters complement each other beautify. I really like the nose. Palate: a bit disappointing after the great nose. There is sharpness on the palate, that I didn’t expect from VSOP, aged between 8-10 years. The...

Tesseron Lot 90 XO 10 yo is a vibrant, assertive cognac, that delivers much more, than its modest price suggests. Color is lighter than most VSOP, not much caramel was added, if any. Nose: young oak influence. Floral, almost vegetal notes. Savory, nutty notes: roasted, salted cashew nuts. Ver...

Hennessy VSOP is to the cognac world, what the Macallan 12 is to the scotch world: global brand recognition, that command top price for a decent, if somewhat uninspired product. Nose: the unmistakable signature Hennessy aroma of heavy oak and vanilla arrives first. Clove, and nutmeg follow. Fres...

Braastad XO is a competent cognac, at a bargain price. Nose: rich aromas of rancio. Very strong aromas of nuts. The box mentions hazelnut, but I got roasted caramel glazed walnuts. Earthy umami mushroom and truffles. Coffee notes develop with time. I like the nose. Palate: smooth. The rancio...

Martell is my favorite of the big four cognac houses and Cordon Bleu is the reason for that. Nose: lively and assertive. Autumn orchards, dark fruit, red apple, and plums. Nutty: almond paste. With time, coco powder and cinnamon bark notes develop in the background. Very complex nose. Palate: ...